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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.51, 278.40 and 166.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.51, 278.40 and 166.17 is: 248.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.51 : 278.40 = 166.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.51/278.40 = 166.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.51x = 278.40 × 166.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.51x = 46,261.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,261.73/186.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.04

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